José Neto on the madness at Benfica: It’s been a hectic few weeks | OneFootball

The recent draw by Benfica B in Madeira, against Marítimo, had a special protagonist on the red side. José Neto earned the coach's trust to be part of the starting eleven in the Second League clash, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The young player delivered a solid performance on a demanding stage of Portuguese football, fully meeting the expectations placed on him.

At the end of the match, the athlete did not hide his happiness about the radiant moment he is experiencing. Speaking to SportTV, the player opened up: “These have been very special weeks for me, I have been living dreams that have always been with me since I arrived at this Club and I have been making the most of it. It’s been really good.”

The defender’s performance in Funchal lasted 69 minutes. The player ended up being substituted, at a time when he had already been shown a yellow card. Tiago Parente came on to take his place, in a cautious move strategically managed by the Eagles’ coaching staff, led by Nélson Veríssimo.

José Neto on the radar of international giants

The 17-year-old full-back is seen as one of the greatest prospects to come out of Seixal. José Mourinho is a big admirer of the qualities of this U-17 World Champion for Portugal, which has sparked international interest. Several European giants are keeping a close eye on the prodigious defender for the near future, with heavy interest expected soon.

This season, consistency has been the dominant note in the athlete’s sporting journey. José Neto has also scored 4 goals, proving his huge influence on the team’s play.

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